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<p>The UK regularly discusses the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela in international
fora.</p><p>This includes with our European counterparts, as well as during the visits
to the UK by the Colombian President Duque and US Secretary of State Pompeo.</p><p>Together
with our international partners, we continue to call for unimpeded access for humanitarian
aid in to Venezuela.</p>

<p>We are one of the largest bilateral donors to education globally</p><p><br>Between
2015 and 2019 we supported 14.3 million children to gain a decent education of which
at least 5.8m were girls.</p><p>DFID’s focus is on ensuring that children have access
to a quality education.</p><p>My ambition is that DFID increases the number of its
education specialists in the field to support the major shift required in education
systems and teaching to deliver improved learning for children.</p>

<p>DFID is tackling the learning crisis by supporting children to learn the basics
of literacy, including in Commonwealth countries.</p><p>We are investing in English
language learning, for example through our new skills hub, which includes Kenya, South
Africa and Nigeria.</p><p>We also work directly to boost the quality of teaching in
English, for example through the Girls’ Education Challenge.</p>

<p>I share the hon Gentleman’s concerns about the reports of poor conditions and overcrowding
in US detention facilities on the border with Mexico.</p><p>I very much welcome the
steps already taken by the Administration and Congress to address these issues, including
the emergency funding signed off by the President on 1 July.</p><p>These are difficult
issues, and the UK has also struggled sometimes to get this right.</p><p>But we very
much encourage our US friends to continue to work to improve the conditions in these
facilities.</p><p>I have seen the excellent work the US has done around the world
to promote human rights, and so it is important that they uphold these standards as
they continue to tackle the situation at the US-Mexico border.</p>

<p>The UK remains at the forefront of refugee responses globally, providing both immediate
lifesaving aid and access to jobs and education.</p><p>We helped develop and agree
the new Global Compact on Refugees and have backed the call for a new UN High Level
Panel to tackle internal displacement.</p>

<p>DFID’s people-to-people programme builds support for peace by bringing together
Palestinians and Israelis to promote tolerance and work on shared problems.</p><p>So
far, over 1,200 young Israelis and Palestinians have taken part in holy site tours
aimed at increasing understanding of religious tolerance. Ultimately the only way
to achieve peace is through a negotiated two-state solution.</p>